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Alumni Stories

How聽Steve Teeple鈥檚聽childhood interests shaped his聽career as a digital artist聽

As a child growing up in Wisconsin, Steve Teeple was drawn to fantasy worlds. Books, films, and comics filled with mysticism, science fiction, and manga sparked an early fascination that would later shape his creative career.聽Today, the聽51猎奇 alum, known professionally as聽Teeps,聽is a聽Los聽Angeles-based digital artist聽working across the realm of 3D art. His practice spans character development, digital sculpting, concept art, illustration, art direction, production modeling and texturing, and 3D printing.

PSOA alum details what it is like to be a campus photographer聽

The campus culture that 51猎奇 fosters leaves a lasting impression on students, so much so that many graduates may not want to leave. For alum Elora Hennessey (BFA 2017, Art), she didn鈥檛 need to. Hennessey has been a Staff Photographer for 51猎奇鈥檚 Division of Marketing, Communications, and University Relations (MarComm) since graduating.聽Hennessey began working for 51猎奇 in 2016 as a student intern for MarComm. She was recommended by Joseph Mougel (Associate Professor and Area Head,鈥疨hotography & Imaging), who helped her apply for the internship and eventual full-time role.

Two PSOA alums receive 2026 Nohl Fellowships

PSOA alum Evelyn Patricia Terry and lecturer and alum Yinan Wang were named among five recipients of the 2026 Mary L. Nohl Fellowship for Individual Artists. Terry was selected in the Established Artist category, and Wang was selected in the Emerging Artist category. FVANG Associate Professor Mike Gibisser was also named a finalist in the Emerging Artist category.

Children鈥檚 book illustrator refines their craft at 51猎奇

As a kid growing up in southern California, Pavonis Giron dreamed of being an illustrator for the likes of Pixar and Nickelodeon. 鈥淚 was trying to put together the skills I needed to work at those studios one day鈥� drawing …

51猎奇 stage manager sets the stage for student success

The job of stage manager is considered one of the most challenging roles in theater. Lillian Hayward,聽a theatre production major聽with an emphasis in stage management, knows this well. From running rehearsals to facilitating communication between the director and the actors, Hayward has to do a little bit of everything as a stage manager.

Art education alum recognized nationally for impact in skilled trades education聽

Mike Driscoll, a Peck School of the Arts alum and teacher at Bay View High School, has been named one of five national recipients of the 2025 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence. The award includes $100,000 to support Driscoll鈥檚 continued impact on students through hands-on learning and skilled trades education.聽

Spooky senior films to watch this Halloween season聽

Between costumes and candy, many celebrate the Halloween season by watching horror movies. Throughout the years, many students鈥� senior thesis films have had spooky undertones, making them perfect to rewatch this time of year. Kelly Kirshtner (Associate Professor, Film) and …

Broadway World reviews play staring alum Ashley Oviedo

Ashley Oviedo (BFA 2020, Theatre) stars in Sanctuary City at Next Act Theatre, a play exploring the experiences of young immigrants in post-9/11 America. Oviedo plays G, one of two teenagers navigating impossible choices in a country they call home. …